Former Jamaica international Deon Burton says Jamaica stand a good chance of qualifying for the World Cup when they take on DR Congo in the intercontinental playoff for a ticket at the world cup, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Jamaica under new coach Rudolph Speid will be up against the Africans, where the winner will book a spot in the final and by extension a ticket to the world cup in USA, Mexico and Canada.
Burton who is presently the coach of the U23 team of English Championship side West Brom said they would have have a lot to worry about, if they were to face Nigeria.
Super Eagles of Nigeria were defeated by DR Congo in the Africa playoff and lodged a protest with FIFA on the Congolese using ineligible players, it was dismissed and Burton says it could be a blessing in disguise to Jamaica.
” To be honest and fair to all including DR Congo, facing Nigeria would have been more difficult because they have the pedigree and star players who could change a game. You can’t say the same about DR Congo”, he said.
Ade Emmanuel
